Our stay at the JW Marriott was great. From the get go we received a free room upgrade to a room with a better ocean view by Misty. The room itself was very clean and modern with plenty of storage space for clothing, which I really appreciated. The bed was big and comfortable, the room and balcony furniture was also very nice and clean, and the big round bathtub was definitely a highlight. The hotel itself featured one moderately sized swimming pool that was not too crowded throughout the day, and offered a nice reprieve from the hot, humid weather.
The hotel is not located directly on a beach, you have to walk maybe 10 minutes or so to get to the beach and 15-20 to get to a public swimming area. The hotel is near to the city which was nice for shopping, eating out, and general nighttime strolling.
The breakfast buffet was very comprehensive with delicious Western and Chinese options. The omelettes and pastries were delicious. We also opted for a dinner buffet on one of the nights. There was a huge selection of foods and each table gets an individual small hot-pot with many options for ingredients and sauces. As a dessert lover, I especially liked the chocolate cake. We also spent time in the game room playing ping pong, pool, and foosball.
Overall the design of the hotel, convenient location, friendliness of the staff (front desk, recreation room, housekeeping, and valet), and great food made our stay fantastic!